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Choosing Not to Depend on a Higher Power
 
September 2003 Exploring the Truth  LeCor C., Washington
November 2003 Sometimes GA Doesn’t Work  Betty Campbell, AZ
           
Cross/Dual Addiction
 
July 1999 Path of Self-Destruction Carol R., Arizona
July 1999 Led to Prison   Charlotte B., Arizona
August 2000 Pop, Pull, Push:  It’s All Medication Betty C., Arizona
October 2003 Right Back in the Pot   Tracey F.
   
Families of Compulsive Gamblers
 
August 1999 ... until I found the journal. Denise D., Arizona
February 2000 The Best Is Yet to Come Lynne H., CA
March 2000 “Gambling is in my genes.” Marlene B., Texas
August 2000  $100.00 for Bread  Liz N., Nevada
September 2000  “... to be where I am.” Fredia M., Arizona
October 2000 Happy Birthday Sharon V., Arizona
January 2001  We Can Listen to Each Other Sue, Indiana
February 2001 Remember When  Kathy M., MA
April 2001 Sisters Again     Maxine K., Arizona
July 2001 Seeking Help  Vicki J., Kansas
August 2001 Seven the GA Way     Bunny K., MA
November 2001 Broken Trust    Jean L., Minnesota
January 2002 Meetings Make It Kay M.,Arizona
March 2002 Hopefully, she’ll come around Jennifer V., WI
May 2002 Addicted to Getting Well Kerryn, South Africa
July 2002 “We Made It Home”  Judith N., CT
October 2002  Late-Onset Female Gamblers Susan DeLoray, NCGC I, South Carolina
January 2003 Story of a Gambler’s Spouse Renee Siegel, AZ
March 2004 Getting it Together Dawn F., Arizona
June 2005 Spiritually Fit Jody R., AZ.
August 2005 A Day At A Time Kathie H., Arizona
April 2006 Getting out of Gambling's Grip Brandie, Utah
February 2007 What to tell your children or family about your problem Mary Lou Costanzo, LCSW,NCGC, Connecticut
September 2007 Compulsive Gambler, The Silent Addiction (Part I of III) Patricia W., Texas
October 2007 Compulsive Gambler, The Silent Addiction (Part II of III) Patricia W., Texas
November 2007 Compulsive Gambler, The Silent Addiction (Part III of III) Patricia W., Texas
February 2008 Death destroys a thought box Jennifer Louden, author and speaker
      
Fiction
 
December 2002 A Gambler’s Holidays Elizabeth S.
               
GA Recovery Steps
 
February 2000 Powerless Over Gambling Sandy D., Arizona
March. 2001 Doing It Together Sharon W., Oregon
April 2001 Doing It Together Sharon W., Oregon
August 2001       Step One - Honesty  Marilyn L., Arizona
October  2001 How it Works Betty C., Arizona
November 2001 Step Two - Hope    Betty C., Arizona
March 2002 Step Three - Faith Betty C., Arizona
June 2002  Step Four - Courage  Marilyn L., Arizona
June 2002 More Courage - Step 4 Redux Betty C., Arizona
August 2002 Step Five - Integrity   Betty C., Arizona
March 2003 Step Six - Willingness    Betty C., Arizona
March 2004 Step Seven - Humility Betty C., Arizona
April 2004 Step Eight - Responsibility Betty C., Arizona
June 2005 Step Nine - Discipline Betty C., Arizona
October 2005 Step Ten - Perseverance Betty C., Arizona
June 2007 Step Eleven - Spirituality Betty C., Arizona
March 2007 Co-Dependency and The Third Step Bonnie, AZ
 

Gambling-Related Crime
 
June 1999 A Letter from Australia Helen G., Australia
July 1999  Led to Prison    Charlotte B., Arizona
November 1999 Released Charlotte B., Arizona
November 1999 Racking Up Recovery Marilyn L., Arizona
May 2000 “3 Hot Checks!” Marilyn A., California
September 2000 “... to be where I am.” Fredia M., Arizona
January 2001 Both Our Hearts Ricky B., Arizona
April 2001 Sisters Again  Maxine K., Arizona
June 2001 “prison, insanity or death.”  Beth P., Arizona
February 2003 A Grateful Example Loretta A., Arizona
April 2003 Free Money   Christine T., South Carolina
May 2003 Second-hand Destruction Sandy Stone, Florida
June 2003 A Serious Predicament  Brigida L., Florida
June 2005 Spiritually Fit Jody R., AZ.
April 2007 I Was Hooked Marta P., Florida
May 2007 Entering a "temporary residence" Deborah N., in a Texas prison
 
Holiday Messages
 
December 1999 Holiday Messages Carol S.,AZ, Bobbie S., NM,Em ily D., AZ, Shirley S.,TN, Lora L., AZ, Karen D., NV, Vicki L., SC, Toni W.,CA, Sandra G., AZ    
December 2000 Holiday Messages Marilyn A.,CA; Jimmie R.,AZ; Jan A.,NV; Shirley S.,TN,  Lora L., AZ;  Marilyn L., AZ; Paula B., AZ
December 2001 Holiday Messages Lynne H., CA; Marilyn A., CA; Marilyn L., AZ;
Jan A.,NV; Sandi B., MT
              
Humor
 
September 1999  Peanut Butter  Anonymous
November 1999 Aquatic Fauna Anonymous
January 2000 Making Your Own Luck  Anonymous
February 2000 Priorities Anonymous
March 2000 A Pro Takes Inventory Anonymous
April 2000 The Doctor Is In “Frasier” NBC Television
May 2000 Made Sense to Me! Anonymous
June 2000 The Biggest Fool I Knew - Me!  Anonymous
      
Inner Child
 
April 2000 Conference to Counseling Maureen S., Illinois
January 2001 Both Our Hearts Ricky B., Arizona
June 2003 Befriend Yourself Betty M., Arizona

Internet Gambling
 
November 2001 Broken Trust Jean L., Minnesota
April 2002  Behind the Mask  Sandra E., New York
April 2006 Internet Gambling and Women Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II Trimeridian Inc.
April 2007 Really Desperate Female from Guatemala
August 2007 "And then there was the Internet" Bobbe Mcginley, Director/CEOof ACT, AZ
                     
Movies and books about Gamblers
 
July 2003 Reviewing “Going for Broke” Delores, MD & Anna, Washington
January 2004 Reviewing “Owning Mahowny” Denise F. Quirk
March 2004 Reviewing "The Lady Gambles" Betty C., Arizona

Poetry
 
September 1999  Walk Your Talk Author Unknown
August 2001 Wholeness Pat Roeder-Thompson
July 2002 Women Don Hulen, Arizona
 
Progression of Gambling Addiction
 
April 1999 Empty Toolbox Not Much Help Betty C., Arizona
June 1999 A Letter from Australia Helen G., Australia
July 1999 Path of Self-Destruction Carol R., Arizona
August 1999 Please say a prayer ... JB
February 2000 Powerless Over Gambling Sandy D., Arizona
March 2000 Fear Katherine K. Wilson,Ph.D.,AZ
June 2000    Food and Shelter vs  Teddy Bear Wanda W., Arizona
July 2000 Working on Recovery: Brain Drain Diane Rae Davis, Ph.D., WA
January 2001 Home Alone  Diane D., Wash. State
February 2001 Remember When Kathy M., Massachusetts
March 2001 “A Gift and a Miracle” Jude, California
April 2002 Behind the Mask Sandra E., New York
May 2002 Addicted to Getting Well Kerryn, South Africa
June 2002 Thinking It Over Down Under Maggie, Australia
July 2002 “We Made It Home” Judith N., Connecticut
August 2002 Reared Its Ugly Head Christine P., New Jersey
October 2002 Making Progress Lora G., Kansas
November 2002 Setting Goals Susan D., South Carolina
January 2003 Woman's Perspective on Gambling Addiction Alexandra King, Canada
March 2003 But the Worst.......... Cindy C., Arkansas
April 2003 Free Money Christine T., South Carolina
June 2003 A Serious Predicament Brigida L., Florida
July 2003 “No More Funds” Carole, BC, Canada
August 2003 My Day by Day Journey Janice O., California
November 2003 Back on Track  Kass M., Oregon
March 2004 Getting it Together Dawn F., Arizona
April 2004 Recovery Fabric Jo T., New York
October 2005 The Pieces of Compulsive Gambling Bobbe McGinley, MA,CSAC,CCGC,NCGC
October 2006 In Complete Control and Somewhat Superior! Carolyn C.
October 2006 Told So Many Lies Jamie, Wisconsin
December 2006 One Day At A Time Carol, Canada
January 2007 Easter Eggs and Jelly Beans Debbie
January 2007 I Felt Really Special Peggy, New Jersey
February 2007 Easier With Each Day That Goes By Gina, Tuscon, AZ
April 2007 "It's never enough...it's the thrill of the chase" Georgia
May 2007 I want to enjoy life again Kelly from Michigan
June 2007 A Seed of Hope Joan S., Alberta, Canada
August 2007 No wonder the Xanax didn't help~~~~ Joey in Michigan
August 2007 ...because grandma doesn't have electricity. Char
October 2007 GA Sister from Scotland Ann Marie, Scotland
October 2007 Raised in a tight-knit Baptist Church-going family Brenda, Michigan
November 2007 The first time I was in GA...................... Doreen from Scotland
December 2007 ~~The Blame Game~~ Joan S., Alberta, Canada
December 2007 I can't think of when I started Andrea in  Oregon
January 2008 "God please help me, take this devil from me" Brenda in Michigan
February 2008 ...to feed that "gambling beast" Bonnie, Oregon
March 2008 The "Weeds & Roses" of my VLT Addiction Joan S., Alberta, Canada
March 2008 I had to reach out for help Joannie, Toronto, Canada
    
Progression of Recovery
 
April 1999 Empty Toolbox Not Much Help Betty C., Arizona
May 1999 Abstinence vs. Recovery Marilyn L., Arizona
August 1999 What Does a Sponsor Do? Betty C., Arizona
September 1999 Do I Need a Sponsor? Betty C., Arizona
October 1999 Should I Be a Sponsor? Betty C., Arizona
October 1999 “Why Don’t You Just Stop?” Elaine R., Pennsylvania
October 1999 Confidence as opposed to Ego Teri E., Arizona
November 1999 Racking Up Recovery Marilyn L., Arizona
January 2000 Read, Share, Listen and Learn Robin R., Arizona
February 2000 The Best Is Yet to Come! Lynne H., California
April 2000 HUMILITY: What a Concept! Betty C., Arizona
May 2000  Changes Dee S., California
June 2000 Keeping a Journal Katherine K. Wilson, Ph.D., AZ
September 2000 White-Knuckled Betty M., Arizona
September 2000 “... to be where I am.” Fredia M., Arizona
October 2000 Facing Reality Betty C., Arizona
February 2001 What Works for Me Marilyn L., Arizona
August 2001 Seven the GA Way Bunny K., Massachusetts
August 2001  Loving the Woman in the Mirror Betty M., Arizona
September 2001 Gamblers Anonymous Works Carol K., Arizona
February 2002 The Streets of Brooklyn Sandy Z-M., Arizona
April 2002 Withdrawal: “I’m going crazy!” Mary S., Arizona
September 2002 Reach Out for Help Judy T., Arizona
February 2003 Issues Ignored  =  Problems Multiplied Mary Lou Costanzo,  LCSW, NCGC
August 2003 22 Years of Clean Time Shirley S., Arizona
September 2003 Ambivalence  Sue P., South Australia
October 2003 Ambivalence  Sue P., South Australia
September 2003 Conscious Contact: Brain, Mind and Addiction Lori Rugle, Ph.D
October 2003 Conscious Contact: Brain, Mind and Addiction Lori Rugle, Ph.D
April 2004 Recovery Fabric Jo T., New York
August  2005 A Day At A Time Kathie H., Arizona
August  2005 Recovery Fits Toni M.
October 2005 I Have My Power Back Elizabeth, Manitoba, Canada
January 2006 Reach Out Your Arms Ricky B., AZ
January 2006 One Day at A Time, adds up to 3 years Barb K.
January 2006 You Are Not Alone Mary S.
October 2006 Loving Kindness, Serenity and the 12 Steps  (Part I) Lori Rugle, Ph.D
December 2006 Loving Kindness, Serenity and the 12 Steps  (Part II) Lori Rugle, Ph.D
December 2006 Acceptance of our Weakness is the 1st Step of Recovery Angela
March 2007 Rain Soaked My Parade JEJ, Canada
May 2007 "I've decided it's up to me" Ricky B., Oklahoma
June 2007 The Gift of Self Exclusion Yvonne, Scottsdale, AZ
July 2007 Women (A poem written by a male gambler) Don H., Phoenix, AZ
July 2007 Examining an Opportunity to Make Changes Bobbe McGinley, Clinical Dir./CEO of ACT
August 2007 I travel light these days Joan S., Alberta, Canada
August 2007 Poem 'Ode to Marilyn' Joan S., Alberta, Canada
October 2007 50th Anniversary of Gamblers Anonymous GA celebration
November 2007 A Real and True Blessing Judith Niland, Connecticut
December 2007 I was gambling to "relax" Rachel S., Cudahy, WI
February 2008 The reasons I worked so hard to change my life Kim D., Phoenix, AZ
March 2008 ~~~I sat for hours watching the phone~~~ Sharon, Scotland
March 2008 A Life full of bill collectors, debts, lies and loneliness Crystal, British Columbia, Canada
      
Recovery Tools
 
July 1999 Theory on Hitting Bottom Carol R., Arizona
November 1999 Choices Denise S., Arizona
January 2000 Yes! We can help each other Bobbie McGinley, MA, CCGC, NCGC
February 2000 Thoughtful Choices Katherine K. Wilson, Ph.D. NCGC
April 2000 A Healthy Self-Image Katherine K. Wilson, Ph.D. NCGC
May 2000 Anger Katherine K. Wilson, Ph.D. NCGC
November 2000 Understand Yourself Bobbie McGinley, MA, CCGC, NCGC
May 2001 Big Rocks Author Unknown
June 2001 Determination Patsy M., Alaska
June 2001 Variation on the Serenity Prayer via B.J. (with many thanks!)
July 2001 Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow from Gam-Anon Literature
July 2001 How Counseling Can Help ... Katherine K. Wilson, Ph.D. NCGC
September 2001 Driving to Recovery Shirley S., Tennessee
October 2001 This Insidious Disease Pat D., Missouri
October 2001 The Recovery Steps: How It Works Betty C., Arizona
November 2001 A Kaleidoscope of Memories Brenda Thomas, M.Ed.
January 2002 Empowered Recovery Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
April 2002 Empowered Recovery Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
October 2002 Making Progress Lora G., Kansas
October 2002 I Will Not Gamble Today Betty C., Arizona
November 2002 Recovery: Ouch-less Band-aids and More Betty M., Arizona
November 2002 Gamblers’ Irrational Thinking Jules Taber (adapted)
November 2002 The Voice on the Hotline Maureen D., Texas
February 2003 Create the GA Meeting You Need Marilyn L., Arizona
February 2003 Depression and Problem Gambling Related? Mary Lou Costanzo, LCSW, NCGC
March 2003 HOW - Three ‘Big’ Words Betty C., Arizona
April 2003 Is Knowing Why We Gambled Important? Susan D., South Carolina
May 2003 Just One Thing Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
January 2004 Why Counseling? Bonnie J. Benzies, Ph.D
April 2004 Strength to Continue Maria Elena, Florida
February 2007 Milestons or Millstones?  Plan Ahead Pam K. Arizona
March 2007 Principles Before Personalities Pam K. Arizona
July 2007 In The Shadows Joan S., Alberta, Canada
September 2007 ~~~A New Pair of Wings~~~ Joan S., Alberta, Canada
September 2007 Casino Logos Terri
September 2007 Here's what I was advised to do about credit card debt: Toni M.
October 2007 Does the Size or Make-up of a Group Matter? Deanna, California
January 2008 ~~Back where I belong~~ Joan S., Alberta, Canada
January 2008 My Higher Power Isia from Poland
February 2008 My Little Blue Book "A Day at a Time" Isia from Poland

Relapse Prevention
 
June 1999 Broken Glass Shirley S., Tennessee
July 1999 Lessons from Geese Tigard, Oregon GA
June 2000 Vacationing My Way to Abstinence Joanne F., Arizona
August 2000 $100.00 for Bread Liz N., Nevada
August 2000 Pop, Pull, Push:  It’s All Medication Betty C., Arizona
September 2000 Before Worry or Stress Become Too Great ... Marilyn L., Arizona
April 2001 Setting Ourselves Up for a Fall Betty C., Arizona
June 2001 Why I Keep Coming Back Carol R., Arizona
September 2001 Identify the Enemy Betty C., Arizona
September 2002 Filling the Void Betty C., Arizona

Relationship Issues
 
August 1999  ... until I found the journal. Denise D., Arizona
July 2000 The Three of Us Inga L., Arizona
July 2000 Crazy Love:  Gambling as Fatal Attraction Sandy D., Arizona
August 2000 Boundaries Carol Stamos MC, CPC, NCC
August 2002 Fifty-Something, Alone Anne M., Tennessee
August 2003 Ambivalence Sue P., South Australia
September 2003 Ambivalence Sue P., South Australia
February 2004 A Practical Problem-Solving Partnership Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
February 2004 Keep Coming Back Joyce B., New York

Shame
 
September 1999 Don’t Shame Yourself Out of Recovery Mary Gilmore, RN, CCGC
January 2001 Both Our Hearts Ricky B., Arizona
October 2003 Right Back in the Pot Tracey F.
January 2004 Easy Options Didn’t Work Marsha L., California

Spirituality
 
May 1999 The Talking Stick Marilyn L., Arizona
May 1999 Let the Circle Be Unbroken Paula Burns
May 1999 Cries, Whispers, & Giggles Kim S., Arizona
June 1999 Spirituality and Recovery Paula B., Arizona
November 1999 The Power of Our Own Understanding Paula B., Arizona
October 2000 Healing the Hunger - Part I Paula B., Arizona
November 2000 Healing the Hunger - Part II Paula B., Arizona
December 2000 Dear Lord (a prayer) Anonymous
January 2001 Painful Beliefs Author Unknown
September 2001 A Parable Author Unknown
September 2002 Spirituality: Definition?  Not Required! Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
May 2003 Ten Ways to Nourish Your Soul Betty M., Arizona
June 2003 The Emotional Bank Account Joanna Carroll, Arizona
July 2003 Reaping What I Sow Lori Rugle, Ph.D
December 2003 Recognizing a Miracle Lori Rugle, Ph.D.
March 2004 Since Meditation Piqued My Interest Sue Pinkerton
June 2005 Spiritually Fit Jody R., AZ.
     

Suicide & Mental Institutions
 
January 2001 Both Our Hearts Ricky B., Arizona
February 2002 Husband Tells Tragic Tale to Save Others Larry Evans
March 2003 Progress, Not Perfection Lora L., Arizona
April 2003 Free Money Christine T., South Carolina
August 2003 My Day by Day Journey Janice O., California
November 2003 Piercey Family Letters Piercy Family, Newfoundland,Canada

WHW E-mail Network
 

July 2002 Putting A Slogan In Action Betty C., Arizona
April 2003 WHW E-mail Network Betty C., Arizona
October 2003 A Support Network Lori M., California
November 2003 Back on Track Kass M., Oregon
December 2003
Letters from WHW
Network Members
Jo T., NY; Lori M., CACarolyn B., Miss.;
Dawn F., AZ. Connie W., NJ; Mary S., NM

Women and GA

April 1999 History of GA Women in Arizona Marilyn L., Arizona
April 1999 Differences in Types of Gamblers: Paula Burns, Arizona
May 1999 Women to Women on the Road Paula Burns, Arizona
June 1999 Broken Glass Shirley S., Tennessee
June 1999 The Unity Circle Marilyn L., Arizona
June 1999 A Letter from Australia Helen G., Australia
March 2000 Service Work Bobbie S., New Mexico
November 2000 Emotionally Drained Arnalee S., Quebec, Canada
February 2001 Things I’ve Learned from Marilyn Carol R., Arizona
March 2001 36 Years of Service Linda M., California
March 2001 Doing It Together Sharon W., Oregon
April 2001 Doing It Together Sharon W., Oregon
May 2001 Seniors and Gambling: Women of Courage Paula Burns, Arizona
May 2001 Caged Within Myself Janet R., New York
May 2002 Dear Marilyn Linda M., California
April 2003 Is Knowing Why We Gambled Important? Susan DeLoray, NCGC I
February 2004 Keep Coming Back Joyce B., New York
June 2005 Defining Recovery  I Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
August 2005 Defining Recovery  II Joanna Franklin, MS NCGC II
August 2005 Recovery Fits Toni M.
January 2007 Escape Vs. Action Gamblers--A Non-Issue Lynn Stilley, licensed MFT, Nevada
January 2007 Gambling Made Me A Liar and A Thief Susan D., SC

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